Quinoa Recipe -Spanish Style

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and provide similar protein.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Rice is a budget-friendly grain option.

Heat a pot on medium-high heat and add olive oil.

Add half of the red bell pepper, half of the red onion, and garlic to the pot; sauté until fragrant.

Add quinoa to the pot after a few minutes of sautéing the vegetables.

Add one can of diced tomatoes (reserve juice for later) and one can of kidney beans that have been washed and rinsed.

Add dry spices: cumin, chili powder, and optionally paprika and cayenne pepper; season with salt.

Pour in two cups of water, including the reserved juice from the diced tomatoes; mix well.

Cover the pot and bring to a bubble, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until quinoa absorbs the water.

Remove from heat and fluff the quinoa; let it cool slightly.

Add the remaining red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro; mix well.

Add cucumber and avocado gently to avoid mashing; squeeze lime juice over the top.

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